Product Review

The new! 2018 6th edition of the best-selling widely-used Handbook of Home Health Standards: Quality, Documentation, and Reimbursement is now available! New sections in the Care Guidelines include "Comfort Considerations", "Queries for Quality" and "Caregiver Considerations". A practical patient sample with a completed POC and a corresponding OASIS is presented for learning and clarity purposes. The "Evidenced-Based and Other Resources for Practice and Education" sections have been updated and expanded. This "Little Red Book" is all about assessment, care planning, patient/caregiver engagement and supporting quality, safety and improved patient outcomes. Favorite sections include foundational concepts of coverage, documentation and standards to support compliance, reimbursement, and value. The Handbook supports the delivery of efficient, standardized, interdisciplinary quality care and from an evidence-based practice perspective. The Handbook provides tips and strategies for success in areas of common deficiencies. Chapter 7 of The Medicare Benefit Policy Manual is included as well as the practical information needed to succeed in home care. Whether you are a visiting nurse, a clinical supervisor or manager, therapist, a QAPI team member or work in sales or administration-this Handbook explains what is needed to be successful in your daily work and operations.